Opinion


Linemen work tough jobs
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Susie Hovater Malone 
January 28, 2024
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club continued celebrating everyday heroes by recognizing local power linemen. Craig Grissom, manager of the Russellville E...
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Jack Frost overstays welcome
COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, María Camp, Opinion
by María Camp 
January 23, 2024
“And since we’ve nowhere to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!” – While I’m a fan of the song and the general sentiment, I have a couple of is...
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Reading Recommendations: Romantic reads
Columnists, Features, Lifestyles
by Staff Reports 
January 17, 2024
In the mood for a little romance? Northwest Shoals Community College library director Lori Skinner has these love-and-marriage-focused titles to recom...
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Cultura Garden Club learns tips from florist
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Susie Hovater Malone 
January 17, 2024
Cultura Garden Club members started the New Year with a program entitled “Tips from a Florist,” presented by Chase Sparks, designer and owner of Russe...
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Take precautions to protect four p’s this winter
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
January 16, 2024
Winter began Dec. 21, 2023, and this week, we can really feel it. In our neck of the woods, we are accustomed to mild winters. Some years we don’t eve...
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Celebrate National Houseplant Appreciation Day
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, María Camp
by María Camp 
January 9, 2024
While some may have a “green thumb” when it comes to gardening and taking care of plants, others might feel it’s an area with an uncertainty they don’...
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Save lives to start 2024 on right foot
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
January 9, 2024
Did you know January is designated as National Volunteer Blood Donor Month? Apparently, during this month each year, blood donations typically drop of...
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National Bird Day brings awareness
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Susie Hovater Malone 
January 8, 2024
In 2002, Born Free USA, in coordination with the Avian Welfare Coalition, founded National Bird Day to promote avian awareness. National Bird Day is c...
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Book Lovers take on Christmas pajama pancake project
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Susie Hovater Malone 
January 4, 2024
GFWC Book Lovers Study Club ended 2023 with its annual Christmas Pajama Pancake Party.  Members enjoyed this fun event at the home of Lela and Dr. Way...
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